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Isla Grande surfForecast / Colón / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 May 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Isla Grande surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Isla Grande sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Isla Grande this week:
The surf forecast for Isla Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Isla Grande in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 24th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isla Grande over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | |
486 | 640 | 626 | 690 | 705 | 554 | 612 | 640 | 516 | 560 | 503 | 362 | 320 | 293 | 222 | 216 | 516 | 448 | 660 | 640 | 529 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 1:51AM0.49m | 6:09PM0.16m | 2:45AM0.48m | 6:05PM0.19m | 3:38AM0.45m | 6:43PM0.24m | 4:30AM0.41m | 7:21PM0.28m | 5:22AM0.37m | 7:59PM0.32m | 6:18AM0.31m | 8:35PM0.36m | 7:27AM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12AM-0.06m | 6:28PM0.16m | 10:55AM-0.05m | 9:14PM0.18m | 11:36AM-0.03m | 10:39PM0.19m | 12:14PM0.00m | 11:54PM0.19m | 12:47PM0.04m | 1:06AM0.20m | 1:15PM0.08m | 2:22AM0.19m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 |
 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | 6:32 |
9 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 486 | — | 626 | 690 | 705 | 554 | 612 | 640 | 516 | 560 | 503 | 362 | 320 | 293 | 222 | 216 | 516 | 448 | 660 | 640 | 529 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 640 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 68 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Isla Grande Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Isla Grande provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Isla Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Isla Grande surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Isla Grande) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Isla Grande may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Isla Grande is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Cativa. If you plan a holiday in Colón Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cativa. Cativa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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